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Columbia Academy teacher Kerry Jones guides her class on an assignment Tuesday afternoon. The Marion County private school returned to school for the first time since March last week.

Snagging Pearl River, 1900 style

This photo is of the U.S. Black Warrior, a snag boat paddle wheeler operated by the U. S. Corps of Engineers at the turn of the century to keep the Pearl River navigable.

Remembering the old Foxworth School

The photo above was shared by Ed Lowe of his mother, Belle McKenzie, who was 15 in this picture taken in 1923.

School is back at Columbia

City receives new police car

The Columbia Police Department received the first of four new cars on Tuesday. The Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of four Ford Explorers in July.

Let us not ignore our own flock as we go into the world
By Bro. Bobby Thornhill, READ MORE > 305 Reads
On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 09:30 AM
““Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet that was cast into the sea and gathered some of every kind, which, when it was full, they drew to shore; and they sat down and gathered the good into vessels, but threw the bad away. So it will be at the end of the age.
Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center Executive Director DiDi Ellis said that she knew after finishing her master’s degree that her passion was to work with child abuse victims. Eventually she opted to open her own center in her hometown of Columbia.

Professional Profile: DiDi Ellis
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 338 Reads
On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 09:26 AM
(This week The Columbian-Progress spotlights Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center Executive Director DiDi Ellis.)

Q: When and where were you born?
A: I was born and raised in Columbia and was born on Aug. 24, 1988.
These “skippers” are fascinating pollinating insects that feast on crabgrass to survive, making them a friend to many gardeners that find crabgrass to be destructive to their garden.

Midsummer gardening is filled with hard decisions
By Felder Rushing, READ MORE > 299 Reads
On Fri, 07/31/2020 - 09:23 AM
Decisions, decisions. In my garden I’m darned if I do, darned if I don’t, so here’s a plea for thoughtful empathy, that borders on a rant.
Former Columbia High and Jones College star linebacker leaves for Louisville this weekend.

CHS star heads to Louisville
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 10220 Reads
On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 11:20 AM
Former Columbia High School star linebacker Kevon “KJ” Cloyd is leaving Jones College early to suit up for the Louisville Cardinals this fall.
Lady Cougars sophomore shortstop Maggie Wilks attempts to turn a double play in September 2019.

CA season begins Friday
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 681 Reads
On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 11:16 AM
High school sports return Friday night for the first time since March with the Columbia Academy Lady Cougars softball team playing host to Prentiss Christian in their season opener.
East Marion head volleyball coach Mandell Echols and rising senior Azariyah Magee participated in the North-South All-Star Game Saturday at Pearl River Community College.

East player shines during all-star game
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 371 Reads
On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 10:56 AM
East Marion rising senior Azariyah Magee and volleyball head coach Mandell Echols got to experience what it’s like competing against the state’s best competition Saturday at the North-South All-Star Game at Pearl River Community College.
JUCO football to be in-state only
By Staff Reports, READ MORE > 539 Reads
On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 10:52 AM
The Mississippi Association of Community Colleges announced Friday its decision to delay the start of the 2020 football season until Oct. 1.
The move comes on the heels of the NJCAA previously announcing its decision to play the majority of its fall sports in the spring.
The state champion Columbia Academy boys cross country team holds a banner after winning state in October 2019.

CA coach earns dual award
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 513 Reads
On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 10:48 AM
For the seventh time in his coaching career, Columbia Academy cross country coach Duane Powell has been named the top coach in his classification. But for the first time, Powell was selected as both the boys and girls Class 3A Coach of the Year by his peers.
Landon Sanders warms up prior to a June Deep South League game.

Deep South enters postseason
By Joshua Campbell, READ MORE > 357 Reads
On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 10:25 AM
The reprieve given to area sports fans on the baseball diamond during the coronavirus pandemic is coming to a close this week.
A citizen speaks with Board Member Larry Jenkins after the county school board meeting Monday. In the background, Board Member Eric Hutto talks with parents and grandparents about school starting back.

Citizens approach school board
By Susan Amundson, READ MORE > 872 Reads
On Wed, 07/29/2020 - 10:05 AM
It was an overflowing boardroom Monday night at the Marion County school board special meeting as more than 25 concerned parents and citizens attended or attempted to attend the meeting.

Elaine Newsome addresses the Marion County School Board Monday night expressing her concerns about schools reopening Monday.

Citizens speak at school board meeting

The Marion County School Board had two people address them over concerns at the regularly scheduled meeting Monday night.

Elaine Newsome, a concerned parent, addressed the board about the start of school. She has a second grade student at East Marion Elementary.

“I am before you on behalf of concerned parents, students, teachers, staff and the community concerning the safety.” she said.

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